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Need help setting overhang on the Technics SL-1200

Recently I picked up a Technics SL-1200 and have mounted a Shure M97XE cartridge. I am curious if the white plastic overhang guage that comes with the SL-1200 is truely accurate; my ears seem to tell me the cartridge sounds better moved further out toward the tip of the headshell (presently I have it out as far as it goes). Also I am wondering what the ideal tracking force for the M97 is and how high the rear of the arm should be set for the VTA (between 0mm and 6mm). Your thoughts would be appreciated.
bobgates

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riley804
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Here is some information for you on the cartridge :

M97XE Technical Specifications:

Output: 4.0mV RMS at 5 cm/sec

Stylus:Diamond tip, Polished natural gemstone, Elliptical, Side x front radii: 0.2 x 0.7 mil

Cantilever: Shure Type II - Very Low Mass, Heat-treated aluminum alloy / tubular, 1.0 mil wall thickness / 20 mil diameter

Frequency Range: 20 to 22,000 Hz

Tracking Force: 0.75-1.50g

Weight: 6.6g

Stereo Channel Balance: Within 2 dB

Channel Separation: @1 kHz - 25 dB

Recommended Load: 47 kilohms in parallel with 250 pf

Height: 15.875mm

Amplitude: 80 µm at 400 Hz

Here is the link ( if you want to read more )

http://www.needledoctor.com/Shure-M97XE?sc=2&category=380
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